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Sunday, June 6, 2010

Lamb and Feta Patties with Red Pepper Relish

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I so wish you could have joined us at the table tonight. It was a simple burger supper, but one so packed with flavor that I know you'd have enjoyed it. With an assist from a recipe that appeared in an old issue of Gourmet magazine, I was able to fashion Greek-inspired lamb patties with a pepper relish so delicious that I guarantee one bite would have your socks going up and down. Really. These burgers are that good. While I rarely add anything other than salt and pepper to beef burgers, I have no problem using cheese and herbs and spices to take other meat patties to new levels. Fortunately, I still had ground lamb that had been sent to me by the folks at Lava Lake Ranch and this gave me the opportunity to use their ground lamb in a worthy application. While there is some chopping involved, these burgers are very easy to do and can be assembled hours before serving. The relish can actually be made several days before you plan to use it. While I served our burgers on warm pita bread, good buns would also work here. I know you'll like these. Here's the recipe.

Directions:1) To make relish: Bring vinegar and sugar to a boil in a 2-quart nonreactive heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then boil, uncovered, 1 minute. Add remaining relish ingredients and simmer briskly, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until peppers and apple are tender, about 25 minutes.2) To make patties: Preheat broiler. Pulse bread, scallion, garlic, and mint in a food processor until finely chopped. Add to lamb in a bowl along with egg, feta, salt, and pepper. Blend with your hands until just combined (do not overwork mixture, or patties will be tough). Form into 4-1/2 inch patties (about 1/2 inch thick).3) To cook: Broil patties on oiled rack of a broiler pan 5 inches from heat until browned but still slightly pink in center, about 4 minutes on each side. Serve patties with red pepper relish and warm pita bread or buns. Yield: 4 patties.

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Empress, I think the pepper relish is better than a yogurt and cucumber relish on this burger. It has bite and sweetness and does not cool the way a yogurt-cucumber sauce does. You could always make both and do a side by side test. Blessings...Mary

Mary, I have just discovered ‘One Perfect Bite’ and must congratulate you on a beautiful and informative site. I’ve been perusing all the recipes and stunning photographs. I’ve really enjoyed my time here.

As for your latest entry….the lamb burgers look delicious and I’m sure the relish is fantastic. Like you, I would probably opt for the pita over a bun. I live in the Southwest and lamb isn’t always easy to come by, but I’m determined to try this recipe.

Mary, I actually almost always have ground lamb in the house- a throwback to my days of working with Greek chefs. Lamb and Feta are a wonderful combo and this will be on my menu this week! Thank you!xoxo Pattie

I do buy ground lamb - and then make Shepherd's Pie. I am too predictable. The pepper relish is intoxicating - am definitely going to try this.I could just eat it as a side dish! Adore relishes. Bookmarked!

Hello Oregonian neighbor! Thank you for coming by my blog and the nice compliment. I am so glad you found me, I'll be adding lot's of fun this stuff, I'm sort of new to the world of blog.By the way these recipes look delightful. I may try the corn ice cream since ice cream is my down-fall")Terry

Now...there's a real perfect bite...or 2 or...alright, I'll have to finish all up. Buon Appetito!Great red pepper relish recipe.Will certainly have to try making it this summer.Thanks for sharing and flavourful wishes, Claudia

Looks delicious! I have never combined feta and lamb and I want to now! Since I like both there is no valid reason not to mix them up in a patty; love that pepper relish with it, it adds the right amount of crunch and tanginess.

I’m Lacie Hoffman, an intern with Superior Farms in Davis, CA, and I noticed your great article on your preparation of lamb burgers! I am super excited to hear all the enthusiasm about lamb. We are kicking off the summer with our summer grilling promotion at www.GrillLamb.com. We’re giving away a Mediterranean cruise for two and promoting simple Mediterranean seasonings for lamb. We are hoping to get more lamb lovers this summer by highlighting delicious recipes and cooking tips. If you have any posts coming up, we would love to hear about them! Also, look for us on Facebook.

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